Our Committees

About Our Committees

EMDRAA is supported by a dedicated network of volunteer committees that play a vital role in advancing our mission and strengthening the EMDR community across Australia. These committees bring together skilled practitioners, subject-matter experts, and passionate members who contribute their time, knowledge, and lived experience to guide key initiatives, uphold professional standards, and shape the future direction of our organisation. Their collective commitment ensures that EMDRAA continues to grow, evolve, and deliver meaningful value to our members and the broader community.

Accreditation and Standards Committee


The EMDRAA Accreditation and Standards Committee (‘ASC’) was established in 2011 to determine training eligibility, practitioner accreditation, consultant accreditation and the approval of training packages and trainers to uphold the standards for the community and the integrity of EMDR therapy.

The purpose of the Accreditation and Standards Committee is to:

Develop Standards and Processes

Develop the standards and process required for EMDRAA accreditation status as a practitioner, consultant, trainer and training packages.

Consider Best Practices

Consider international standards, research, best practices and the Australian domestic context when recommending such standards.

Review Applications

Review practitioner, consultant, trainer and training package applications for adherence to these standards.

Exceptional Circumstances

Review Exceptional Circumstances to train applications.

Conference and Events Committee

The purpose of the Conference and Events Committee is to:
  • Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of the EMDRAA Annual Conference
  • Provide input into the social program of the Conference
  • Contribute to the development and delivery of a diverse range of educational offerings, including professional development days and member webinars
  • Help ensure that all events uphold EMDRAA’s purpose of advancing best-practice EMDR therapy.

Scientific Committee

The purpose of the Scientific Committee is to:
  • Provide oversight of the EMDRAA conference scientific program
  • Assess, select, and support conference content
  • Lead the development and management of EMDRAA’s grants, scholarships, and prizes
  • Advise EMDRAA on initiatives that enhance EMDRAA’s delivery of high-quality education, training, and scientific engagement

Policy Committee 

The purpose of the Policy Committee is to develop and maintain policies that strengthen EMDRAA’s operational effectiveness and support sound organisational governance for the benefit of its members.

The Policy Committee provides advice to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the EMDRAA Board on policy-related initiatives that underpin the organisation’s ability to deliver high-quality education, training, and member engagement. The committee offers expert guidance on the creation, review, and continuous improvement of organisational policies, ensuring they remain current, consistent, and aligned with EMDRAA’s strategic objectives.

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Working Group

This group has been established to enhance and sustain the quality of services and support available to our valued members. It is committed to ensuring that the interests of all members are represented and advanced in meaningful and impactful ways.

The group works to strengthen member-facing resources, enhance communication and support pathways, and uphold the standards our members expect. Through this work, EMDRAA remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of its membership, improving available resources, and continuously enriching the overall member experience.

The purpose of the Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Working Group is to:

Advise on Priorities and Objectives

Advise on priorities and objectives to progress EMDRAA diversity and inclusion agenda.

Recommend a Framework

Make suggestions on a Diversity and Inclusion framework to be implemented across EMDRAA.

Promote Inclusive Actions

Advise EMDRAA on inclusive actions across its membership offerings.

Develop Sustainable Practices

Develop a set of recommendations for sustainable practices and resources for implementation across the EMDRAA.

Our Committee Members

Please note: Committee members are not be contacted directly. If you have any questions about committees or the work they do, please contact [email protected].

Interested in becoming a committee member? Keep a lookout for our newsletter or email [email protected]

Accreditation and Standards Committee

  • Naomi Iliffe
  • Danielle Schmid
  • Logan Harvey
  • Leisa Davina
  • Melanie Truscott
  • Shelley McQuade
  • Ursula Oertel
  • Patricia Gallagher
  • Annette Trikilis
  • Danielle Audsley
  • Tamara Williams
  • Jacqui Stone

Conference and Events Committee

  • Belinda Harris
  • Neta Henderson
  • Danny Simons
  • Linda Kenmar
  • Melinda Barone

Policy Committee

  • Rosalie Gannon
  • Uta Herzog
  • Melanie Roche
  • Rebecca Higgins

Scientific Committee

  • Sarah Dominguez
  • Valentina Bianchi
  • Andrew Burzynski
  • Max von Sabler
  • Chris Lee
  • Logan Harvey
  • Sarah Schubert
  • Patricia Jackson

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Working Group

  • Loan Pham
  • Anna-Michele Antoine-Cooper
  • Jenny Dwyer
  • Monique Mitchelson
  • Liam Spicer
  • Tracy Lynch
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